A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Deqin vs. Mount Bromo for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Deqin or Mount Bromo?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Deqin and Mount Bromo. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.

Where Should I go: Deqin or Mount Bromo?

Deqin

Highly influenced by Tibet, Deqin is both a county and a town located in the Hengduanshan Mountains of China's Yunnan province. Most people visit the area as a home base from which to hike into the surrounding mountains, though the temples and traditional villages also add to the allure of the area.

Mount Bromo

Mt. Bromo is the most famous active volcano in East Java at 2,329 meters high. Most visit Mt. Bromo to see the spectacular sunrise over the Tenggar-Caldera. Cemoro Lawang is the most popular town where tourists stay while visiting. Be prepared with cash ahead of time, as you'll have a hard time finding an ATM in town.

While you may be accustomed to warmer weather in other cities on the island, the highlands of Mt. Bromo will require that you dress warmly, if only for the night and early morning that you're there to see the sunrise, as temperatures may drop to freezing. There are many vendors selling hats and gloves if you need them.

Daytime temperatures, on the other hand, are much warmer in high 60s. Note that wet season takes place from November to March, and the months of January and February experience the heaviest rains and even flooding.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Sightseeing Tours in China, The Best Cultural Tours in China, The Best Budget Tours to Indonesia, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Indonesia.


Which place is cheaper, Mount Bromo or Deqin?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Deqin is $65, while the average daily cost in Mount Bromo is $23. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Deqin and Mount Bromo in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Deqin $36
    Mount Bromo $11
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Deqin $72
    Mount Bromo $22
Compare Hotels in Deqin and Mount Bromo

Looking for a hotel in Deqin or Mount Bromo? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.

Hotels in Deqin


Hotels in Mount Bromo


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Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Deqin $19
    Mount Bromo $7.61

Is it cheaper to fly into Deqin or Mount Bromo?

Prices for flights to both Mount Bromo and Deqin change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.





Food
  • Food Meals for one day
    Deqin $16
    Mount Bromo $5.54

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Deqin $13
    Mount Bromo $8.53

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Deqin $11
    Mount Bromo $4.80


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Deqin and Mount Bromo, we can see that Deqin is more expensive. And not only is Mount Bromo much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Mount Bromo would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Mount Bromo and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Deqin would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Deqin than you might in Mount Bromo.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Deqin Expensive? and Is Mount Bromo Expensive?.


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